The Country Representative (CR) is representing GGGI as the focal person, leading the in-country program. S/he will lead and direct the operational day to day activities of the country program and sustain portfolio to a new level of operational excellence, efficiency and effectiveness. The CR has the overall responsibility for the strategic leadership and direction of an integrated country program to achieve the organizational vision, goals and objectives. The CR is responsible for the programmatic and operational management of the country program. S/he represents GGGI with Government and international organizations in country and thus acts as the focal representative of GGGI in the country for all GGGI related activities, including Knowledge Solutions Division activities. S/he will take a leading role in developing the country planning framework document and attendant discussions and cultivation of relationships; oversee program delivery; review, monitor, and report progress on the country strategy in line with GGGI’s global strategic directions and overall thematic focus. S/he is responsible to ensure cross learning and fertilization of knowledge across GGGI programs. S/he is responsible to identify resource mobilization opportunities and collaborate with appropriate units to design and implement resource mobilization efforts. S/he is responsible for all aspects of management and administration as they pertain to the country program and its staff and consultants.
This position has been identified as a Special Assignment position for internal GGGI staff members. Preference will be given to internal staff members, as part of the Special Assignment Program. The successful internal applicant will be appointed for a period of up to 6 months.
INTRODUCTION
Based in Seoul, The Global Green Growth Institute (GGGI) is an intergovernmental organization founded to support and promote a model of economic growth known as "green growth", which targets key aspects of economic performance such a poverty reduction, job creation, social inclusion, and environmental sustainability. GGGI works with countries around the world, building their capacity and working collaboratively on green growth policies that can impact the lives of millions. The organization partners with countries, multilateral institutions, government bodies, and private sector to help build economies that grow strongly and are more efficient and sustainable in the use of natural resources, less carbon intensive, and more resilient to climate change.
GGGI supports stakeholders through complementary and integrated workstreams – Green Growth Planning & Implementation and Knowledge Solutions – that deliver comprehensive products designed to assist in developing, financing, and mainstreaming green growth in national economic development plans.
JOB DESCRIPTION
Country Representative will spend his/her time on country level programming but also spend significant time to inform and contribute to corporate level programming (i.e. contributing to thematic priorities of GGGI, providing strategic inputs in ensuring GGGI remains relevant in country and globally).
Purpose
Country Program Management
Engagement
Strategy development and implementation
Delivery
Human Resources Management and Organizational Development
Communication and learning
QUALIFICATIONS